New Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse will inevitably face "fix" claims when she scores sister Oti on the dance floor, but a former professional has doubts that favouritism will play a role in her scoring.

In fact, Motsi might be even more "brutal" while judging sister Oti.

Speaking to the Mirror Online, Strictly legend Ola Jordan opened up about her thoughts on the new judge, this year's contestants and why she thinks she's "too old" at the age of 36 to return to the BBC dancing competition.

Admitting she felt that anyone new on the judging panel would receive a "backlash", Ola said: "It is a big job and obviously as soon as you say something you’re going to be criticised. It’s going to be hard for anyone there - even the most experienced person in the world.

"In another sense she could be more brutal to her sister as well because she’s her sister!"

Speaking about this year's contestants, Ola said: "They seem fine. I mean, the thing with Strictly, it doesn’t matter who you have on there it’s going to be an amazing show. Everyone always loves the show.

Motsi was previously a judge on the German version of Strictly (Image: Getty Images)

"You’re not going to know every single person on that line-up.Look at Joe Sugg last year! Who knew Joe Sugg? I didn’t know Joe Sugg but he did really well, people loved him, he was in the final. So why not? I’m sure they’ll be fine."

Ola has long been a favourite professional among Strictly fans, but it sadly doesn't look as though she's going to return to the show any time soon.

Oti with Graeme Swann last year (Image: BBC/Guy Levy)

"I’m too old now!" she said. "Do you know what, I had an amazing time - 10 years and that’s a long time on the show. I’ve got amazing memories from it but sometimes it’s just time to hang up your dance shoes.

"[James Jordan and I] did the show together and things are a bit more relaxed now."

Ola has been working with Sainsbury's to throw a party for the local community in Marske-by-the-Sea

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Recently, Ola worked with Sainsbury's and and helped launch a special Strictly-themed party for their 150th birthday.

The event, which also included former winner Abbey Clancy, saw them teach customers as old as 84 how to dance.

The event was inspired by the latest Sainsbury’s Living Well Index results revealing a decline in social connections amongst over 65’s, and was put forward by Markse-by-the-Sea Store Manager Andrew Lyth, who wanted to bring the older community together and give them a night they’d never forget whilst meeting new friends in the local area.

"It was such an amazing party to be involved in, and I loved seeing all the older customers and Sainsbury's colleagues up and dancing together," Ola said. "Dancing and music are amazing at bringing people together, and seeing how much the event meant to the local community I hope it encourages them and other elderly people to keep dancing."